Governor Ambode said the deficiency, which Nigeria is currently experiencing in the economy as a result of the forex challenges, was a pointer to the fact that all hands must be on deck to carry out some kind of structural adjustment on the economy and encourage the manufacturing of products needed by Nigerians in Nigeria
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Speaking at the event, Governor Ambode recalled the last time he visited Agege Stadium during the electioneering campaign, saying he was back again to fulfill one of the promises made to the people then
“Next year’s party will be bigger than this. We will ensure provision of sporting and recreational facilities in all the nooks and crannies of Lagos State because these children are the future of Lagos State,” he said
Saheed Oseni, the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, LASU chapter, said the bill when passed would go a long way in stabilising the institution
He said in the interim, he has directed the fixing of all potholes to ease vehicular movement, just as security agencies have been mandated to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called Okada riders, on highways, noting that aside the risks of accidents, such can also be a security threat to the people
The Governor, who was represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem, spoke while declaring open the 39th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law, with the theme: “International Law and Extremism
He said the state government would provide funds to assist fresh graduates who could establish businesses to become self-employed
He also solicited the support of Ambode for continued collaboration towards sponsorship of the annual ITF sanctioned Lagos Governor’s Cup Tennis Tournament scheduled to come up in October
In a bid to bring succour to all retirees in the Lagos State Public Service, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi…
Ambode made the pledge at a programme to mark the 22nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election organised by the State’s Political and Legislative Powers Bureau in collaboration with the June 12 Coalition
Permit me to acknowledge and appreciate specially all the voters that voted for me; equally appreciate those that did not and also the people that did not exercise their franchise to vote at all. We are all winners. One of the instructive lessons from this last political campaign and election is for all politicians never to take our people for granted again. I would, more than ever before; take you, the good people of Lagos, along with me, in this journey of renewed hope and prosperity at all times
“The love of this state and our common belief in what we can accomplish, our belief in what this state already is and in what it is destined to become binds us together in a social and moral contract of high purpose
The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent in the town reports that residents trooped in their thousands into the streets jubilating over the victory of their son as soon as the announcement was made
The recount was said to have been occasioned by the rain that disrupted the exercise in most parts of the state on Saturday.
In the result of the election released earlier on Sunday, Ambode scored a total of 812,487 votes, while the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, polled 661,049 votes
While advising Akinolu to withdraw his curse, the CCFN, an organ of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, said monarch is “missing the point that Nigeria is a Republic and a Democracy and not a Monarchy”
The pensioners, who had defied the heavy downpour to gather en masse for the APC candidate, were unanimous in their appreciation of the former Accountant-General
The forum, in a statement signed by its coordinator, Matthew Opeoluwa and the Secretary, Adeola John, reaffirmed its undilluted support for the APC candidate
It was also gathered that party members were injured in the attack, which became a free-for-all
During the night, Ambode, the accomplished accountant and administrator, will be treated to a reception on the red carpet, mingle with the guests and later be on the hot seat where he will share his plans for the state with the distinguished members, patrons and invited guests
Ambode made the pledge while addressing supporters at the APC governorship campaign rally at the Epe Recreation Centre